Poster/Flyer advertising – Requirements: capable of walking a mile or two; friendly and outgoing; Benefits: hang out and chat with a partner while you poster (6 available per session)

Vegfest

Volunteers at Spokane Vegfest 2014

Set-up – Description: put down tablecloths, set up INVeg table, set up water stations, help exhibitors carry things if needed; Benefits: meet different exhibitors with veg-friendly products!; Requirements: helpful direction-followers who are able to lift heavy objects (25 lbs)

7:00am – 10:00am (4 available)

Sign Language Interpreter – Description: Provide sign language interpretation services for attendees who need this; interpret talks that these attendees would like to attend; Requirements: experience with sign language interpretation; friendly; capable of real-time interpretation; Benefits: meet other INVeg volunteers; help make this event more accessible

10:00 am – 2:00 pm (1 available)

1:45 pm – 6:00 pm (1 available)

Speaker Monitor – Description: help speakers set up, be the contact for any technical difficulties, answer questions that attendees may have regarding speaker agenda; Benefits: meet reputable experts in the field and connect with great people!; Requirements: professional, friendly people-person ready to help our distinguished speakers

10:00 am – 2:00 pm (1 available)

1:15 pm – 5:30 pm (1 available)

INVeg Table – Description: staff the INVeg table and answer questions from attendees; Benefits: help others navigate the event and meet a variety of people while educating the public about animal issues and vegetarianism/veganism; Requirements: knowledgeable, involved INVeg volunteer who is good with people

9:45 am – 2:00pm (3 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (3 available)

Vegfest Table – Description: staff the Vegfest info table and answer questions from attendees; encourage people to fill out an evaluation form so they can enter the raffle and maintain records needed for raffle; handle volunteer check-ins; Benefits: help others navigate the event and meet a variety of people, while educating the public about animal issues and vegetarianism/veganism; Requirements: knowledgeable, involved INVeg volunteer who is good with people

9:45am – 2:00pm (2 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (2 available)

Food Sampling– Description: Hand out food samples at various booths where the companies cannot be present. Prepare donated food and answer questions from attendees; Requirements: hard worker who can follow food safety rules (gloves, hairnets, etc.) who is outgoing and friendly; Benefits: try some samples (you have to know what you’re giving away) and educate the public about tasty vegan food

9:45am – 2:00pm (30 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (30 available)

Paid Per View Table – Description: Staff the Paid Per View table. Pay people $1 to watch a short video on factory farming; Requirements: knowledgeable, involved INVeg volunteer who is good with people; Benefits: educate the public about animal issues and veganism

9:45am – 2:00pm (2 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (2 available)

Greeter – Description: welcome attendees and hand out bags and programs; count attendees; Benefits: help others navigate the event and meet a variety of people, while educating the public about animal issues and vegetarianism/veganism; Requirements: friendly people-person who is upbeat, cheerful, and welcoming and has a basic knowledge of the event to answer questions

9:45am – 2:00pm (3 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (2 available)

Floater – Description: staff the info table, run errands as needed, and fill staffing gaps; Benefits: possibly have a variety of tasks throughout the day to help others navigate the event and meet a variety of people; Requirements: flexible laid-back volunteer who can go with the flow and respond to our needs as necessary with knowledge of INVeg and the event

9:45am – 2:00pm (1 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (1 available)

Tech Support – Description: help with technical difficulties as needed; Benefits: Show off tech skills and meet new people!; Requirements: tech-savvy computer geek who likes working with various electronic equipment

9:45am – 2:00pm (1 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (1 available)

Kids’ Area – Description: help with kids activities, games, etc.; Benefits: bring out your inner child in this stress-free environment!; Requirements: kid-friendly caretaker who loves playing games with youngsters

9:45am – 2:00pm (2 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (2 available)

Concert Helpers – Description: Help bands set up and take down equipment before and after each set, help clear the stage at the end of the concert; Benefits: meet cool musicians from the bands!; Requirements: outgoing, friendly person who is able to lift heavy objects (50+ lbs) and who will be careful with bands’ property

9:45am – 2:00pm (1 available)

1:45pm – 6:00pm (1 available)

Photographers – Description: take photos of the event; take photos to demonstrate for next year’s festival how we set up the table, the concert area, speakers room, etc.; Benefits: show off your photography skills and/or gain experience and expertise; Requirements: outgoing photographer (preferably with a professional camera) who has an eye for framing and an idea of what images would promote next year’s event

Post-Veg Fest

Data Entry – Description: enter comments and information from evaluations or other data forms; Benefits: listen to music as you easily enter data!; Requirements: good typists who are detail-oriented (4 available).